Singer/songwriter and keyboardist Claire Culbreath and guitarist John Brandon have been performing together as a duo for years and formed the band Shades of Blue. Shades of Blue blends their love of 60s and 70s music, Claire’s nod to the great vocalists of those decades like Carol King, and John’s blues guitar work.

Their repertoire extends to current pop sounds and jazz as well, and they can be heard performing at vinyards, restaurants, corporate functions and private parties throughout the Triad. Claire and John dropped by WFDD with bassist Gerald Robinson and drummer Michael Fowler for a nice live recording session in Studio A.